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It's seed starting time and Ron's got all the steps for a successful growing season!

Berkshire Botanical Garden has been a beacon in our community for the past 91 years. We have helped our public through the Great Depression and World War II. We provided education during times of plenty and during worldwide energy crises. We created a safe haven during a global pandemic. And throughout the years, we have thrived because of the support and kindness of all who have been a part of our Garden.

Berkshire Botanical Garden is pleased to announce we will be running a Farmers Market this summer.

In this juried show featuring artwork by the Guild of Berkshire Artists, each artist was challenged to interpret their concept of what nature means to them.

Ron's recommendations for water, fertilizer and pesticides in the winter months. His wife approves.

Dr. Ron's prescription for the "mid-winter blues."

Winter chores for cold days, including Ron's method for freezing garlic, compiling your seed wishlists and tips for starting the seeds you already have. Above all, Ron advises, "Keep it clean!"

“The Garden can't just be a place to stroll and look at pretty flowers," Carls once said. "In recent years we have focused on making BBG one of the most important educational institutions in the Berkshires."

Even gardening columnists kill plants sometimes. This week, Ron confesses his crimes and educates us on how to avoid phytotoxicity.

When anxiety is at its worst, I start spending time with my plants. They’re good listeners but not good at offering advice.

Here is my 2025 resolution for you: Resolve to grow some vegetables, if you have not done so or haven’t given any thought to it. Need some motivation? Ron Kujawski provides it, in spades (and hoes).

During my first visit to his nursery, Neil told me with a grin, “All your gardens are in intensive care.” He was right.

If your garden preference is a neater, domesticated look, how can you tame the look of natives without diminishing their contribution to wildlife and biodiversity?